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Thursday, September 26, 2024

Cassidy Announces $27.8 in Hurricanes Laura, Katrina Relief

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Senator Bill Cassidy | Sen. Bill Cassidy Official Website

Senator Bill Cassidy | Sen. Bill Cassidy Official Website

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced that Louisiana will receive a total of $27,764,716.13 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in hurricane relief.

“Our communities are still feeling the effects of storms like Katrina and Laura years later, but Louisiana is resilient,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding will help us be prepared for the next storm.”

Grant Awarded

Recipient

Project Description

$11,718,602.76

LaGrange High School 

This grant will provide federal funding for damages as a result of Hurricane Laura.

$5,575,760.03

Calcasieu Parish School Board

This grant will provide federal funding for damages as a result of Hurricane Laura.

$4,683,478.58

New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board 

This grant will provide federal funding as a result of Hurricane Katrina.

$3,695,659.26

DeQuincy High School 

This grant will provide federal funding for damages as a result of Hurricane Laura.

$2,091,215.50

 City of New Orleans

This grant will provide federal funding for an Amended Alternate Project as a result of Hurricane Katrina.

Original source can be found here.

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